Aston Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
National Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
International Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in International Convention Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Cadbury World
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Cadbury World as part of your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.
University of Birmingham
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Top hotels in Aston
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Good location with large clean rooms, beds were comfortable. Perhaps more in the way of teas/coffees etc wouldn’t go amiss.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Beautiful hotel ! I enjoyed every second of my stay.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Comfy room and good shower pressure. Good amenities interms of spa and pool. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Great hotel with perfect surroundings. The staff are polite and welcoming with great customer service. Fresh and excellent breakfast 🍳 Will highly recommend
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good quality abd tasty. Staff were very helpful. Booking in we had to go up a level and queue for reception which was outside the lift so got very busy as you got ou the ligt to check in. Does not take away from my stay... everything else went ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Clean room, excellent breakfast, family friendly, convenient location, convenient parking.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aston
Eastside
Eastside is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Millennium Point or Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum.
Colmore Business District
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Colmore Business District. Top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bull Street Station or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like TeamSport Indoor Karting Gosport and Chamberlain Clock are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Birmingham City Centre
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Birmingham City Centre. Check out top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square, and jump on the metro at Grand Central Tram Stop or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Chinese Quarter
Chinese Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Birmingham Hippodrome and The Arcadian while in the area.
Convention Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Convention Quarter. Check out top attractions like Symphony Hall and Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
